AD Amdt-39-10817

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Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Canada PW530A Series Turbofan Engines

AD Number
Amdt-39-10817
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 98-ANE-58-AD
FR Citation
63 FR 53560

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
engine Pratt & Whitney Canada PW530A Series Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Canada PW530A Series Turbofan Engines

Unsafe Condition

Rubbing of the second stage stator vanes on the compressor rotor due to insufficient clearance, which can lead to inflight engine shutdowns and compressor rotor damage.

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Required Actions

Record engine surge events in aircraft maintenance records. Inspect engine for evidence of stator vane rubbing on compressor rotor before next flight if a surge event occurs. Rework all affected engines to increase clearance between second stage stator vanes and compressor rotor.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight (for inspections following surge events), rework must be completed as specified.

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Affected Aircraft

Pratt & Whitney Canada PW530A series turbofan engines.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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